Suspect sought in Worcester supermarket robberies

WORCESTER — Police are searching for a suspect they believe has robbed four supermarkets in a couple of weeks and have released his photograph in the hopes someone can identify him.

Police listed the man as a suspect in these robberies:

•Saturday at the Shaw's Supermarket at 14 West Boylston St.

•Nov. 3 at the Shaw's Supermarket at 68 Stafford St.

•Oct. 31 at the Stop & Shop at 940 West Boylston St.

•Oct. 30 at the Price Chopper at 221 Park Ave.

Police Sgt. Kerry F. Hazelhurst said the suspect has approached the service counters at the supermarkets — in some cases showing a handgun — and has stolen cash. Police are concerned about an armed suspect going into busy supermarkets.

"This is a pretty brazen act," the sergeant said. "We consider him dangerous. We would like the public to help identify him."

Police said he has a handgun. He is described as a white man in his mid-20s and over 6 feet tall.

Anyone with information may send an anonymous text to 274637 beginning with TIPWPD, or submit an anonymous message at www.worcesterma.gov/police, or call Worcester police detectives (508) 799-8651.

Contact Scott J. Croteau at scott.croteau@telegram.com. Follow him on Twitter@ScottCroteauTG